| 3-D Clubs Worldwide |
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| USA |
| National Stereoscopic Association (NSA) | |
| Info | The National Stereoscopic Association was founded in 1974 to promote the study and collecting of stereographs, stereo cameras, and related materials; to provide a forum for collectors and students of stereoscopic history; to promote the practice of stereo photography; to encourage the use of stereoscopy in the visual arts and technology; to foster the appreciation of the stereograph as a visual historical record; and to provide for a Stereoscopic Research Library. There are more than 3,000 members. |
| Meetings | Regional Meetings of NSA members are sponsored locally in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, the annual NSA National Convention and Trade Fair attracts members from all over the world, as well as many photographica dealers, photo historians, and experts in various state-of-the-art applications of stereo imaging. |
| Publication | "Stereo World" magazine, published 6 times per year. |
| Dues |
USA: $26 third class, $38 first class Canada: $38 Foreign: $38 surface, $56 international airmail |
| Contact |
NSA, P.O.Box 86708, Portland, OR 97286, USA Web: http://www.stereoview.org |
| Stereoscopic Society of America (SSA) | |
| Info |
The Stereoscopic Society of America (SSA) is a group of about
150 currently active stereo photographers who circulate their
work by means of postal folios. Membership is limited to US and Canadian members of NSA. A new member may sign up simultaneously for membership in NSA and SSA. |
| Meetings | Annual meetings are usually held at the same place and time of the NSA convention. |
| Publication | Newsletter called "Viewsletter" circulated among members. Also national directory. |
| Dues | $15 annually |
| Contact |
Les Gehman, 3736 Rochdale Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-282-2899 email: les@gehman.org |
| Amateur Photographic Exchange Club (APEC) | |
| Info | Rebirth of famous stereo exchange club of the 1860's. Four times a year each of the members exchanges one self made print stereograph with every other member. The stereo views recieved by a member are his/hers to keep and own. There are members throughout the USA and several other countries. |
| Meetings | Members keep in touch via E-Mail. |
| Publication | On the Web (see below) |
| Dues | Membership is free. Each member does cover his/her own postage. |
| Contact |
Tom Dory E-Mail: thomas.s.dory@intel.com Web: http://www.dddesign.com/3dbydan/apec |
| Photographic Society of America (Stereo Division) | |
| Info | 3-D Division of this historic club - founded in 1951. Main activity consists of stereo slide and stereo card study groups - modern 3-D photography. Accredition in PSA for award winning entries, exhibitions, etc. |
| Meetings | Regional events and annual conference |
| Publication | PSA Journal/Dimensions Three |
| Dues |
Membership types and dues - 1 year 2 years 3 years Individual (over 18 years of age)$45 US $88 US $128 US Individual Senior (72 and older) $40 US $77 US $113 US Youth (18 or younger) $29 US $56 US $80 US Joint Membership * $68 US $133 US $196 US Joint Senior Memb.(Both 72+) $62 US $122 US $180 US |
| Contact |
David Thayer E-Mail: davethayer@comcast.net Web: http://home.comcast.net/~psastereo/ |
| California |
| Cordova Camera Club | |
| Info |
Cordova Camera Club has always been known for its warm, social
atmosphere. It is relatively small with about 50 active members.
A typical meeting usually has 15-20 members present. Cordova meets twice monthly. The meetings alternate every other month between Stereo & Color Slide competitions and Print & Program nights. Clubmembers also meet for breakfast on the second Mondays of each month. Cordova also hosts the Cordova International Stereo Exhibition each Spring. This PSA-sanctioned event features stereo slides and card entries from around the World. |
| Meetings | Stereo meetings are held the first Thursday of July, September, November, January, March and May. Location: Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Road, Carmichael, CA |
| Publication | The Viewfinder |
| Dues | $10/single, $12/couple plus $12 facility fee |
| Contact |
President: Bill Orr billbowie@aol.com
Web site: www.geocities.com/cordovaclub |
| Oakland Camera Club (OCC) | |
| Info |
The Oakland Camera Club (founded in 1934) is the only active
stereoscopic photography club in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The stereo division provides a friendly competition in 3-D slides, as well as special programs and clinics for slide evaluation. The OCC holds an annual PSA-recognized International Stereo Exhibition of slides and cards. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, except December, at the Salem Lutheran Home, 2361 East 29th Street, Oakland, CA. |
| Publication | "The Panoram". A club newsletter, subscription is included with membership. |
| Dues | Full Members $10 per year. Non-competing members $5 per year. |
| Contact |
E-Mail: occ@3dculture.com Barrie Bieler, President. E-Mail: abieler@aol.com Harold Baize, Secretary. E-Mail: baize@itsa.ucsf.edu Web: http://www.3dculture.com/occ |
| Pasadena Stereo Club | |
| Info | The Pasadena Stereo Club, which has been in existence since the 1950's, is now largely an "audience" group. The club serves as a ready-made forum for international stereo exhibition showings and other programs produced by individuals or organizations, and provides help to organize important collections of images. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held in a member's home on the 2nd Thursday of the month except December, July, and August. Members are notified of meeting details by phone. Dinner (optional) begins at 7:00pm and costs approximately $10. The stereo program begins at about 8:30pm. |
| Publication | None. Occasional notices for special occasions are sent. |
| Dues | $12 per year. |
| Contact |
Oliver Dean, 19009-174 Laurel Park Road, Dominguez Hills, CA
90220-6055, Tel.: +1 (310) 635-2400 E-Mail: 3dimages@sbcglobal.net Alternate contact: Gregory Hopper E-Mail: ghooper@andlitho.com |
| San Diego Stereo Camera Club (SDSC) | |
| Info | The San Diego Stereo Camera Club was organized in 1952, making the Club over a half century old. Under the umbrella of the Southern California Association of Camera Club, meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Photo Arts Building in beautiful Balboa Park, home of the world famous San Diego Zoo. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held 10 times a year on the 4th Wednesday of the month (January through October). Location: Photo Arts Building, near Park Boulevard and Village Place in Balboa Park at 7:00 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet is held in November. |
| Publication | Fusion, published monthly |
| Dues |
$15.00 per year for individuals & $20.00 for family membership |
| Contact |
Lillian E. Harris, Secretary, 4017 Henry St., San Diego, CA 92103,
E-Mail: sawnews@prodigy.net Norm Henkels E-Mail: sd3dnorm@aol.com Chuck Hirsch E-Mail: chuck@3dfactory.net Gary Schacker E-Mail: pixschack@aol.com Website: www.sdscc.us |
| Stereo Club of Southern California (SCSC) | |
| Info | Founded in 1955 to promote the art, enjoyment and science of stereo photography. 3D Movie Division formed in 1983. |
| Meetings | The SCSC meets at 7:30pm on the third thursday of every month, usually at the Wilshire United Methodist Church, 711 South Plymouth Boulevard, near Crenshaw in Los Angeles. Visitors are always welcome. Meetings consist of 3D programs, workshops, competitions, etc. The 3D Movie/Video Division meets quarterly on the first Saturday of February, May, August and November at the Longley Way School in Arcadia. Located at the corner of Las Tunas and Longley Way. |
| Publication | "3D News" - published 12 times per year |
| Dues | $30/single, $40/dual, $20 for subscription only to the 3D News ($25 for foreign subscription) |
| Contact |
SCSC, Lawrence Kaufman, 1607 Mariposa Drive, Corona, CA 91719-1121,
Tel.: +1 (909) 736-8918 E-Mail: kaufman3d@earthlink.net
Web: http://la3dclub.com/ |
| Colorado |
| Northern Colorado Stereo Club (NCSC) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Club currently inactive |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Joel Alpers Tel: +1 (970) 223-2097 E-Mail: Joel.Alpers@Lsil.com Les Gehmam Tel: +1 (970) 282-9899 E-Mail: lpg@fc.hp.com |
| Rocky Mountain Stereo Club (RMSC) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Meetings are held first Tuesday of each month except October from 7:00-9:00 p.m. . Location: Virginia Village Library, 1500 S. Dahlia St, Denver, CO |
| Publication | "Newsletter" - published 12 times per year. |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Chaucy Walden, President Tel: +1 (303) 794-7473 Bertha Adamson, E-Mail: belleame@usa.net Web: http://rmstereo.home.comcast.net/ |
| Georgia |
| Atlanta Stereographic Association | |
| Info | Established for several years. Hosted 1995 joint ISU/NSA convention. Draws members from all over Georgia and the South in general. |
| Meetings | Second Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Location: Cenral Congregational Church, 2676 Clairmont Road. The church is off Clairmont Road, about a quarter mile south of I-85 on the West side just after the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center. The church is not visible from the road so you must look for its large wooden sign.. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Bill Moll, President Tel: +1 706-859-7726, E-Mail: whmoll@aol.com Larry Moor, E-Mail: jmoor007@aol.com Steve Hughes, E-Mail: steve@shughes.com |
| Florida |
| Central Florida Stereo-3D Club (CFS3DC) | |
| Info | This relatively new club was established in 1996 to provide a forum for 3D photographers and enthusiasts. Orlando area theme parks offer a variety of 3D cinema presentations as well as 3D photo opportunities. |
| Meetings | Occasional meetings feature slide shows, equipment demonstrations and collection displays. Field trips to stereo-photogenic sites occur a few times each year. Details on the web page. |
| Publication | None |
| Dues | None. Contributions are accepted at meetings to cover expenses. |
| Contact | Jeff Jessee, E-Mail: jeffjess@iag.net |
| Idaho |
| Boise Camera Club - Stereo Division | |
| Info | Establsihed in June, 2001, the Stereo Division is the newest part of the old, well respected Boise Camera Club. This club will be hosting a joint NSA/ISU convention in 2007 in Boise. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.starting in August. Location is the Fort Boise Senior Center at 700 Robbins Road in Boise, Idaho. |
| Publication | "The Viewfinder" - general club newsletter with occasional article on stereo. |
| Dues | $20.00 per year due in January, pro-rated for those joining mid-year. |
| Contact |
Don Parks (Stereo Section Chair), E-Mail: parks3d@ev1.net Dave Kesner E-Mail: drdave@dddphotography.com |
| Illinois |
| Chicago Stereo Camera Club (CSCC) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Park Avenue. Parking available in the Grant Park Underground Garage. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Eugene Mitofsky E-Mail:emitofsky@comcast.net Web: http://www.geocities.com/stereophotography/ |
| Kansas |
| Kentucky |
| Rabbit Hash 3-D Photography Club | |
| Info | Located in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky on the Ohio River across from the fleshpots of Rising Sun, Indiana. |
| Meetings |
Erratic, often weather dependent, but trying to meet formally
around the solstices and equinoxes. Impromptu meetings are often
held on Friday and Saturday evenings. Especially in the good
weather. A typical meeting includes plenty of food and drink and a slide presentation, as well as discussions equipment and techniques. The club owns some equipment which is freely lent to members as long as they share their results. |
| Publication | "Everyting Twice", but publication is hap-hazard. Available for a SASE. |
| Dues | None |
| Contact |
Charlie Hotchkiss E-Mail: Revchas@juno.com |
| Massachusetts |
| Stereo New England (SNE) | |
| Info | 3D Club in the Boston, Massachusetts area. |
| Meetings | SNE meets quarterly. Contact club for exact dates. Meetings are held on Sunday afternoon at <<1:00pm>> at the Museum of Our National Heritage 33 Marrett Road/Route 2A Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 www.monh.org Beautiful facility, plenty of parking, easy to get to! The meetings consists of open projection/critique, a members show-and-tell, a fund raising auction, a feature projection program and a "teacher feature".Publication Quarterly meeting notice. www.NE3D.org. |
| Publication | Quarterly meeting notice. www.NE3D.org. |
| Dues | None. Meetings are free and open to the public. Contributions of cash and donated auction items are being accepted at every meeting. |
| Contact |
Jon Golden, E-Mail: QnA@make3Dimages.com Dick Koolish, E-Mail: koolish@alum.mit.edu, Web: http://www.sne3D.org |
| Michigan |
| Detroit Stereographic Society | |
| Info | The Detroit Stereographic Society was founded in 1951 and is affiliated with the Photographic Society of America (PSA), the National Stereoscopic Association (NSA) and the International Stereoscopic Union (ISU), and each year hosts the Detroit International Stereo Salon. |
| Meetings | Every second Wednesday of the month, September through June, at the Livonia Civic Park Senior Citizens Activity Center (SE corner of Farmington Road and Five Mile Road). Meetings begin at 7:30pm last until around 10:00pm. Guests are welcome without charge. |
| Publication | "The Stereo Window", published monthly Sept-June |
| Dues | Full Membership: $20 ($15 for new members or an Associate Membership) Family $30. |
| Contact |
Detroit Stereographic Society, 550 E. Webster, Ferndale, MI 48220-2652,
Tel.: +1 (248) 398-3591. E-Mail: Dennis Green, dennisgreen@comcast.net Web: http://home.comcast.net/~dssweb/ |
| Motor City Camera Club | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Last Monday of each month. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact | 4025 Orchard Crest Drive., W. Bloomfield, MI 48322 |
| Minnesota |
| Minnesota Stereo Club - NSA Upper Midwest Region | |
| Info | This is not really a local club but is the regular NSA regional meeting for the area. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held quarterly. Sundays from 1-4 p.m. at the Southdale Hennepin Area Library. Meetings consist of workshops, slide shows and open projections along with the the usual open 3-D discussions. Meetings are open to the general public -- everyone is welcome. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Tom Martin, Regional Director E-mail: tlmartin@bitstream.net Web: http://www2.bitstream.net/~tlmartin/nsaumr.html |
| Missouri |
| K.C. Metro Photographer’s Association - Stereo Division | |
| Info |
KCMPA is Kansas City's most active camera club. They have just started their stereo division. Stereo division members gets the regular KCMPA newsletter monthly that included a "3D News" section, and able to participate in all KCMPA activities (meetings, field trips & etc.). |
| Meetings | An informal meeting every other month (prior to John Baird’s passing). |
| Publication | Members receive a monthly newsletter. |
| Dues |
Regular full privilege members ($21/yr). Additional family members
($13/prsn/yr), special limited privilege membership (newsletter
and the invitation to attend field trips - $8/yr). |
| Contact |
Rodney Shelley E-mail: rodshell@visto.com Web: http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/beardsley/467 |
| Stereo Society of St. Louis (Coming Soon) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Possible plans to have joint meetings with K.C. Metro Photographer’s Association - Stereo Division, which meets five hours away |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Steven Best, 6943 Amherst Ave, St Louis, Mo. 63130 Tel: +1 (314) 863-2718. |
| New Jersey |
| In-Depth, the Stereo Photography Club | |
| Info | |
| Meetings |
Check for information on dates Location: Fleetwood Museum of Photographica, 614 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Cliff Howard, Secretary Tel: +1 (732) 261-2153, or +1(732) 572-7134
E-mail: Cliff.Howard@worldnet.att.net E-mail: Cliff.Howard@mindspring.com |
| New York |
| New York Stereoscopic Society (NYSS) | |
| Info | The New York Stereoscopic Society provides a forum for photographers, collectors, historians, and general enthusiasts to learn more about creating and understanding 3D images. Most meetings feature polarized projection of a 3D slide show, followed by an informal time to share images in viewers or discuss images posted on bulletin boards. Members are occasionally invited to 3D film screenings and exhibitions of related material. All 3D techniques are germane to the discussion: stereoscopic photography in all formats and sizes, lenticular and barrier prints, polarized printing and projection, Pulfrich video, anaglyph printing, interlaced computer images, historical publishing, filmmaking, and professional applications in medicine, sports and museology are topics that have been covered in past meetings or are planned for the future. Summer Member Salons offer the opportunity to present samplings of personal works-in-progress that might not fit in the context of a formal presentation. |
| Meetings | Quarterly meetings are held at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Use the 77th Street entrance between Central Park West and Columbus . |
| Publication | Members receive a mailed program announcement in advance of the meetings. A membership directory will be provided to members. |
| Dues | $20 for the 2003 membership year. |
| Contact |
Greg Dinkins, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park
West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024, Tel.: +1 (212) 769-5658
E-Mail: info@NY3D.org |
| The Genesee Valley Stereo Guild (GVSG) | |
| Info |
Formed in October 1998, GVSG is a casual association of people
in the Greater Rochester, NY area sharing a common interest in
the practice and appreciation of stereo photography. The GVSG meets for discussions, presentations, demonstrations and stereo slide projection sessions. A typical meeting would include greetings, a bit of show and tell, a presentation of the Meeting Topic (sometimes as a stereo slide show) followed by Q&A and discussion. Following the presentation some time will usually be set aside for viewing of members' slides, either passing viewers, "Open Projector" show or a critique session. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month from September through May in the Webster Community Meeting Hall, 29 South Avenue, Webster, NY. Doors open at 6:30pm. Meetings end when everyone gets tired and goes home. See map and directions at http://gvsg.photo-3d.info |
| Publication | Meeting reports are posted to the GVSG website. |
| Dues | No structured dues. Collections are made at every meeting to cover expenses. |
| Contact |
Lee Moore, E-Mail: lmoore04@rochesterrr.com Web:http://gvsg.photo-3d.info |
| The Kodak Camera Club (Stereo Division ) | |
| Info | The club is only open to current and retired Kodak Employees and their family members. |
| Meetings | Sporodic meetings in Rochester, NY |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Paul Sabatini, President KCC, 200 Ridge Road West, Rochester,
NY 14652-3409 Tel.: +1 (716) 477-7576, Fax: +1 (716) 588-2694 E-Mail: paul.sabatini@kodak.com |
| "Third Friday" Dinner Meetings (Not a club) | |
| Info | A handful of stereo enthusiasts from around the New York City area converge on a charming little restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side. |
| Meetings |
Check for meeting dates.People usually show up between 6:30 and
7:30P.M., you can come and go any time. They have no set agenda
or special topics, they share favorite slides and shoot the breeze.
And often squeeze in a good meal. Bring your stereo pictures or slides, or look at others.They meet at La Cocina: 217 West 85th Street, just off Broadway in Manhattan. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Jim Harp E-mail: matmail2@earthlink.net Web: http://www.deering.org/stereodinner.html |
| Ohio |
| Ohio Stereo Photographic Society (OSPS) | |
| Info | 3D-Club in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. |
| Meetings | The OSPS meets at 7:30pm. on the FIRST TUESDAY, September through June, at the at the AAA Headquarters, 5700 Brecksville Road, close to 77 and 480.. Visitors are welcome free. Meetings consist of 3D programs, workshops, competitions, etc. |
| Publication | "Stereogram" |
| Dues | $20 for Individuals, $5 per extra family member, $15 for subscription to the "Stereogram" |
| Contact |
OSPS, George Themelis, 10243 Echo Hill Drive, Brecksville, OH
44141, Tel.: +1 (440) 838-4752 E-Mail: DrT-3D@worldnet.att.net Web: http://home.att.net/~osps/ |
| Oregon |
| Cascade Stereoscopic Club (CSC) | |
| Info | CSC was founded in January 1994 in Portland, Oregon to promote the use and preservation of Three Dimensional Imagery. CSC is a non-profit 503 (c) 3 corporation and a member of NSA, PSA and ISU and 4C's. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held once a month on the second Saturday at 9:30 am, September through April, and at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of the month from May through August. Meetings are held at 1928 NW Lovejoy, Portland, OR. Activities include projection of slides, competitions, demonstrations and workshops. CSC has additional annual events which are published in the club newsletter and on the club website. |
| Publication | "Stereo Views" is published 12 times a year and mailed to members. Past issues appear on the CSC website. |
| Dues | $24/year, $42/2years, $95/5years. Meetings are open and free to the public. |
| Contact |
Updated contact information is available on the CSC Website: Web: http://www.cascade3d.org |
| Pennsylvania |
| Stereo Club of Pennsylvania | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact | Henry Clay Smith, 1000 North Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035 |
| Southern Lancaster County 3-D Camera Club | |
| Info | Discussions first held June, 2001. The first meeting was held on June 18. |
| Meetings | Bethesda United Methodist Churct, Holtwood, PA, 7:30 p.m. Directions -- From Lancaster use Rt. 272 south to the flashing light at the Buck (junction 372), turn right and proceed about 4.5 miles to crossroad which will be Hilldale Road, turn left and the church is just ahead on the right. From Delaware: Use Route 1 south, exit at Route 472. Proceed to the first stop sign which is in Quarryville, PA. Turn left until you come to the crossroad which will be Hilldale Road. Turn left and the church is just ahead on the right. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact | Terry Mills E-mail: dddphoto@epix.net |
| Pennsylvania Area View-Master Group | |
| Info | Small group of enthusastic View-Master collectors/photographers get toghether periodically to discuss View-Master, project slides and share information. |
| Meetings | At random, usually Joe calls up the area folks. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact | Joe Hohmann E-mail: j.m.hohmann@worldnet.att.net |
| Tennessee |
| East Tennessee Stereo Club | |
| Info | Founded in 1997, approximately 20 members. |
| Meetings | East Tennessee Photo3D Stereoscopic Show-and-Tell meets in Knoxville, TN once or twice a year. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Michael Kaplan +1 (865) 531-2927 E-Mail: michael@viewproductions.com John Fairstein +1 (865) 560-9467 E-Mail: jfairstein@icx.net |
| Texas |
| Austin Stereo Club | |
| Info | 15 charter members. |
| Meetings | 3rd Thursday of the month, 12 months per year. (Subject to change.) |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Paul Talbot E-Mail: ptww@flash.net Bob Shotsbergert E-Mail: bshots1@star-telgram.com |
| Houston 3-D Photo Club | |
| Info | Formed May, 2001 |
| Meetings | |
| Publication | Notification of meetings/activities is handled on yahoo groups. Notification of meetings/activities is handled on Yahoo Groups (Gulftexas3D) |
| Dues | |
| Contact | Dorothy Mladenka E-Mail: dmladenka@juno.com |
| Utah |
| Utah Stereo Society | |
| Info | Headquartered in Provo, UT -- approximately 30 members. |
| Meetings | Most 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 7:00 p.m. Location: Provo City Library, room 201 |
| Publication | "Double Take" quarterly newsletter |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Larry Haines E-Mail: lhaines@digis.net
Web: http://www.utah3d.org |
| Washington |
| Pudget Sound Stereo Camera Club (PSSCC) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Third Saturday of each month except July and August at 12:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public at no charge and usually last about three hours. Included are instructional programs, at least one projected 3D slide show and some snacks. Slide shows are usually "Stereo Realist" / European 7 sprocket format, however, all types of 3D are welcome, including "View-Master", stereograph prints and standard 35 mm slides. Location: Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 South 352nd Street Federal Way, Washington (Call or email for directions). |
| Publication | |
| Dues | $20/year. |
| Contact |
PSSCC President - Grant Campos Tel: +1 (206) 715-0167 E-Mail: gccampos@yahoo.com Web: http://www.psscc.org/ |
| Washington, D.C. |
| Potomac Society of Stereo Photographers (PSSP) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | The PSSP meets at 7:30pm. on the THIRD THURSDAY, September through May, in the Community Room of the Second Metropolitan Police District Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Avenue NW (just off Wisconsin Avenue NW and Macomb NW, in Washington, DC. Visitors are welcome free. Meetings usually consist of business, a 3-D Show, a 3-D Competition, and Show-and-Tell or a workshop. Please park on the street, NOT in the Police parking lot. Meetings are not held if any public school system in DC, Montgomery County, Fairfax County, Arlington, Falls Church, or Alexandria is closed because of hazardous driving conditions. |
| Publication | "Bulletin", published 9 times per year (September to May) |
| Dues | Dues are $15.00 Individuals, $20.00 Family; Subscribing members are $10.00 for the USA only, International $15.00 in US funds. Subscribing members receive the BULLETIN but are not eligible to enter the monthly competitions. The Bulletin is distributed by e-mail as an Adobe Acrobat file unless other arrangements are specifically requested. |
| Contact |
Potomac Society of Stereo Photographers in care of James Roy, APSA 2902 Peyton Randolph Dr., #202 Falls Church, VA 22044 E-Mail: pssp3d@aol.com |
| INTERNATIONAL |
| International Stereoscopic Union (ISU) | |
| Info | The International Stereoscopic Union is the only international stereo club in the world. The ISU is a club of individual 3-D enthusiasts as well as a club of stereo clubs. The ISU's members currently number 900 and come from 32 countries world-wide. |
| Meetings | The ISU organizes a Congress every second year in one of the major member countries. |
| Publication | "Stereoscopy", published 4 times per year. |
| Dues | 20 US-$ per year or equivalent |
| Contact |
The ISU has representatives all over the world. Please refer
to the ISU website. ISU Headquarters, P.O. Box 19-119, Hamilton, New Zealand, Tel.: +64 (7) 823-6942, Fax: +64 (7) 823-6943 E-Mail: ISU@stereoscopy.com Web: http://www.stereoscopy.com/isu |
| AUSTRIA |
| Stereo Branch of the Photographic Society of Vienna | |
| Info | Photographische Gesellschaft in Wien, Sektion Stereo (updated 1994)Founded in late 1928 as the "Österreichische Gesellschaft für Stereoskopie" (Austrian Society for Stereoscopy). Independant Club until October 1968. Later as the Stereo Branch of the Photographic Society of Vienna. Currently little over 60 members |
| Meetings |
Projections and Workshops every 1st Thursday (October through December and February through May), 7 p.m. at the "Graphische Lehr und Versuchsanstalt (technische Mittelschule)", Leyserstrasse 6, 1140 Wien Every 3rd Thurdsay (any month), from 6 p.m. "Stammtischrunde" (Social Meetings) at "Restaurant - Zum Biermichl", Gutraterplatz 4/EnenkelStrasse 2, A-1160 Wien |
| Publication | Irregular Newsletter, for members only. Approx. 4 to 5 times per year, 4 to 8 pages each, Format A4. |
| Dues | 35.00 Euro, including membership to the "Photographische Gesellschaft" |
| Contact |
Friedrich Brantner, Presedent, Hochwassergasse 18-20/11/4, 1239
Wien, Tel: +43 (1) 616-3820 FAX: +43 (1) 617-4792 E-Mail: 3d-photo@ping.at Web: http://www.stereoskopie.at |
| AUSTRALIA |
| Sydney Stereo Camera Club (SSCC) | |
| Info | The SSCC holds monthly meetings with competitions, sponsors the "Southern Cross International Stereo Exhibition" and provides 3D-supplies to its members. The Club has over 120 members, including country, interstate and overseas members. Most of the overseas members receive the emailed PDF file version of the club bulletin. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held on the third Tuesday each month, except December at Drummoyne Five Dock Citizens Hall, 422 Lyons Road, Five Dock. |
| Publication | "3D Window", published 6 times per year. All issues of 3D Window (the club bulletin) from January 1999 are also available in electronic format as Adobe Acrobat 'PDF' files. Electronic back issues are free to members. Please ask for a sample PDF issue and it will be emailed to you. |
| Dues | Sydney Area: A$28, Sydney Family: A$35, Country and Interstate: A$21, Overseas: A$22 (or US$18 cash) E-mail Membership A$15 (or US$10 cash) - A$ payments can be made by credit card |
| Contact |
SSCC, Ray Moxom, 46 Glenayr Ave., West Ryde, NSW 2114, Australia
Tel.: +61 (2) 9874 5447, Fax: +61 (2) 9804 0098 E-Mail: 3d@tpg.com.au Web: www.oz3d.info/ (sample bulletins can be downloaded from the 'Newsletter' area of the SSCC website) |
| Victorian 3-D Society | |
| Info | Our members have a common interest in stereo photography - particularly in taking and showing stereo photos. The club sells stereo slide mounts, operates a mail-folio slide circuit, hosts or particpates in the Australian Stereo Convention, runs slide exhibitions and competitions, and occasional social/photographic outings. |
| Meetings | Horrie Watson Pavilion, Deepdeene Park, Whitehorse Road, Deepdeene, Melbourne, Australia. (The Melway street directory reference is Map 46, Ref. A7). |
| Publication | "In Depth", published 6 times per year and circulated to all members. |
| Dues | A$18 per year |
| Contact |
Secretary: jmagetti@ozemail.com.au.
Or Phone Max Hem on +61 (3) 5787-1088. Web: http://home.mira.net/~kiewavly/V3D.html |
| CANADA |
| Vancouver 3-D Club (was Western Canada 3D Club (Vancouver)) | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | Meetings are held quarterly (was every 2-3 months on the last Tuesday of the month). 7:30pm, Capilano College, N. Vancouver, room BR168 in Birch building. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | Membership is free. |
| Contact |
Bernd Simson, E-mail: bsimson@capcollege.bc.ca
Rolf Eipper, E-Mail: rolfs-3d-@collector.org Gary Cullen, E-mail: cullen@dccnet.com Web: www.ghiweb.com/3dclub |
| DENMARK |
| Stereoskopklubben | |
| Info | "Stereoskopklubben" is small, with only about 20 members. There is a folio circulating as well as a folio with foreign magazines. |
| Meetings | Once a year, in November, "Stereoskopklubben" has a meeting with only a few participants |
| Publication | None |
| Dues | 150 DKK |
| Contact |
Lars Kofoed, Chairman of Stereoskopklubben E-Mail: lars.kofoed@get2net.dk Web: http://www.geocities.com/stereoskopklubben/ |
| FRANCE |
| Stéréo-Club Français (SCF) | |
| Info | Founded in 1903, the Stéréo-Club Français was the first Stereo club in France. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held several times per month, mostly in Paris. Contact the club for info. |
| Publication | Bulletin Mensuel du Stéréo-Club Français, published 10 times per year. |
| Dues | 56.00 Euros |
| Contact |
olivier.cahen@tiscali.fr
(in English) gerard.metron@wanadoo.fr (in French) Web: http://www.stereo-club.fr |
| Celeri (Club d'Expérimentation et Lieu d'Echange dédié aux Réseaux d'Images)) | |
| Info |
Founded in november 2001, Celeri gathers amateurs, scientists
and professionals who share one passion : depth photography.
The Club is open to all techniques of 3D (lenticular, holograms,
…). Activities include meetings, training and exhibitions.
The web site presents historical and general information about the different techniques and scheduled activities. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held four times a year, mostly in Paris. |
| Publication | Newsletter E-Celeri, published 4 times a year. |
| Dues |
Membership, a year : France / Europe / World Individuals : 30 euros Firms : 100 euros |
| Contact |
Judith Goldschmidt, 27, rue Jacques Louvel Tessier, 75010 - Paris
/ France Tel. : +33 (1) 42 41 39 86 info@celeri.asso.fr Web: http://www.celeri.asso.fr |
| GERMANY |
| Deutsche Gesellschaft für Stereoskopie e.V. (DGS) | |
| Info | The DGS was founded in 1928. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held several times per year in various cities throughout Germany. |
| Publication | "Stereo Journal", published 4 times per year |
| Dues | 60 Euros |
| Contact |
DGS Geschäftsstelle, , Ilkstraat 36, 22399 Hamburg, Germany,
phone: +49 40 6061501, fax: +49 40 6022661 E-Mail: dgs@stereoskopie.org |
| 3-D Raumbildclub e.V. | |
| Info | Founded 1996. |
| Meetings |
Every second Tuesday of the month, 6pm, at Museum Europäischer
Kulturen (Vortragssaal), Im Winkel 6-8, 14195 Berlin. U-Bahn-Station
Dahlem-Dorf (Line U1), or Buses X 11, X 83, 110, 183 |
| Publication | |
| Dues | 38.00 Euro per year, or 3.70 Euro per meeting. First meeting as a guest is free of charge. |
| Contact |
Bernd Lenzer, Badensche Strasse 19, D-10715 Berlin, Tel.: +49
(30) 8549517, or Wolfgang Kühr, Lützowstrasse 67, D-10785 Berlin, Tel.: +49 (30) 2612367 |
| Foerderverein fuer Kaiserpanoramen e.V. | |
| Info | Organization dedicated to study preservation and publicizing of the 25-person Kaiser-Panoramic antique stereo viewer. |
| Meetings | |
| Publication | "Panorama-Post" |
| Dues | |
| Contact | Karsten Halbig, Fridagsweg 9, D-29221 Celle - or - Erhard Senf, Stereoskopischer Bildverleih Kaiser-Panorama-Berlin, Schonfiesserstrasse 97a, D-13465 Berlin FAX: (0 30) 406 13 19. |
| ITALY |
| Associazione Stereoscopia Italiana | |
| Info | Associazione Stereoscopica Italiana, P.O. box 239, 20052 Monza Mi, Italy |
| Meetings | 3rd Sunday of the month in Milan. |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Franco Gengotti, president, via Natale Battaglia 8, 20127 Milano,
Tel: ++39 39/2301938 Tel: 011-39-2-26112658 (from USA), FAX: ++39 39/2301938, FAX:011-39-2-2613364 (from USA), E-mail: asigeng8@imiucca.csi.unimi.it |
| JAPAN |
| Kansai Stereo Photo Club | |
| Info | The club was founded in 1984. It has approximately 30 members. |
| Meetings | There are four meetings a year. |
| Publication | None |
| Dues | 3,000 yen per year. |
| Contact |
Kiyoshi Matsubara, President Kansai Stereo Photo Club. 1-59-15
Ankoji-cho, Takatsuki, Japan 569-1029 E-Mail: kmat@zebra.net0726.or.jp |
| Stereo Club Hanabusayama Branch | |
| Info | The club was established in Tokyo in December, 1996 and has a membership of about twenty. It is a very small and private club. |
| Meetings | Meetings are held quarterly (March, June, September and December) and each member shows his/her latest stereo works in Realist format through TDC116 projector. Sometimes they go out for photographing. |
| Publication | None |
| Dues | None |
| Contact |
Izumi Okano, STEREO CLUB Hanabusayama Branch, c/o PeachPress
Co., Ltd., Hills Hanabusayama #101, 3-10-51, Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0021, Japan, Tel.: +81 (3) 5420-1802, Fax: +81 (3)
5488-7498 E-Mail: iokano@peachpress.co.jp Web: http://www.peachpress.co.jp/stereoclub/ |
| NETHERLANDS |
| Nederlandse Vereniging voor Stereofotografie (NVvS) | |
| Info | Founded in 1971. Approximately 500 members |
| Meetings | 5 national meetings per season (end of September, November, January, March and May) in the town of Soest at the "Centrum C3" and several in regional groups throughout the Netherlands... |
| Publication | "3D Bulletin", published 5 times per year |
| Dues | 27,27 Euros |
| Contact |
Gert-Jan Wolkers (President), E-Mail: G.J.Wolkers@hetnet.nl Web: http://www.stereofotografie.nl |
| SLOVENIA |
| Stereoskopsko drustvo Ljubljana | |
| Info | The Stereoscopic Society of Ljubljana was founded in 1997. |
| Meetings | Every first Monday at 8 pm in Hotel Ilirija, Trg prekomorskih brigad 4, Ljubljana |
| Publication | None |
| Dues | US$ 45 per year |
| Contact |
Secretary: Irena Horvat, Tel./ Fax: +386 (61) 159-8650, or Jurij
Javorsek, 14 Murnikova, Ljubljana, 1000 Slovenia E-Mail: javorsek@ext.uni-mb.si |
| SPAIN |
| Spain Stereo Club | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact | Rafael Bernis y Biarnes, Asturies, 16 Ptal. 2, E-08012 Barcelona, Tel: (93) 237-6189 (from Spain), Phone: (93) 201-4826 (from Spain), Tel: 011 +34 (3) 237-6189 (from USA) (Answering machine message in Catalan language.) |
| SWITZERLAND |
|
Schweizerische
Gesellschaft für Stereoskopie Societé Suisse de Stereoscopie Societa Svizzera di Stereoscopia |
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| Info | The Swiss Society for Stereoscopy was founded 1977 in Bern and has about 150 members. |
| Meetings |
Monthly meetings in Zurich, mostly 3rd Thursday in month. Call Hans Peter Stemmler (Tel: +41 (1) 730-8364) for details, or see SGS-Homepage About 6 meetings per year in Geneva. Contact Pascal Granger (Tel: +41 (22) 345-4383) for details, or see SGS-Homepage All visitors are welcome |
| Publication | SGS-Bulletin |
| Dues | 80 Swiss Francs per year |
| Contact |
SGS Membership secretary: Andre Montani, c/o SGS, Postfach Box
8209, CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland E-Mail: membership@stereoskopie.ch Web: http://www.stereoskopie.ch/ |
| TAIWAN |
| Stereo Society Taipei | |
| Info | |
| Meetings | |
| Publication | |
| Dues | |
| Contact |
Brian David Phillips, Ph.D. E-Mail: phillips@nccu.edu.tw
English website: http://phillips.personal.nccu.edu.tw/tits/index.html |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| Stereoscopic Society | |
| Info | The Society has been in existence since 1893 and its objectivesare to foster the practice, enjoyment and advancement of all forms of stereoscopy. |
| Meetings | Between September and May there are monthly meetings in Central London. Meetings are also held in Coventry for the Midlands area. The Annual Convention, over a long weekend is held at different attractive centres in the UK. |
| Publication | The Society Journal is published quarterly and features articles and information relating to the theory and practice of stereoscopy. |
| Dues | Annual Subscription -- Please see web site for current rates. |
| Contact |
The Stereoscopic
Society, c/o Mrs. Sue Makinson, 36 Silverthorn Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Herts
HP3 8BX, UK E-Mail: info@stereoscopy.net Web: http://www.StereoscopicSociety.org.uk |
| Third Dimension Society (TDS) | |
| Info | The Society was founded in 1963. |
| Meetings |
Stockton-on-Tees:-
Central Library, 7.30-9.30pm. First and third Fridays from September
to April Bury:- Unsworth South Social Club, Derwent Avenue, Whitefield, Bury. Third Tuesday each month. Coventry:- St. Barbara's Church Hall, Rochester Road, Coventry. Septenber to April, 2.00 - 5.30pm |
| Publication | "Third Dimension", published 4 times per year. |
| Dues | £12 pounds UK cash or cheque, $25 US dollars cash or cheque (airmail), 20 Euros cash only |
| Contact |
Carl Willitts, 24
Acomb Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0HG, England,
UK Tel.No. +44 (0) 191 237 1460 Email:- stockton3d@yahoo.co.uk Website:- TBA |
